New take on the C6 shifter knob in a C5!!
04-23-2005, 06:31 PM
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New take on the C6 shifter **** in a C5!!
I wanted to give everyone a look at a project that was inspired by the C6 shifter write-up by Patches (once again Ed - you are the man!), and fulfilled by a quick purchase from fellow forum member gst20psi (www.stores.ebay.com/GSCreationsLLC) and cusomized by the skill and precision of Ken King.
Once I saw Patches' post I knew I wanted a C6 shifter ****, but I didn't want to give up the B&M shifter I've grown to love. So after hearing about the C6 shifter ***** being modified to fit the C5, I went and got one. After getting it in and installing it I immediately fell in love with the feel of the **** and the overall refinement vs. the 'chocky' C5 **** I took off. However, the color of the leather on the C6 **** doesn't really match the black of the C5 interior and I have a mod-red interior, so it pretty much threw off the entire color scheme.
So - I did the only thing reasonable in a situation like this - call the one and only expert in this field. Ken King glady accepted the challenge, and after shipping him the ****, he turned it around and shipped it back to me with a new 'test boot' to help him determine the fit and sizing. I've shopped with Ken on several occasions, and I must say that he has certainly outdone himself with this ****... the color match is perfect to the C5 **** and leather, and the quality of stitching and workmanship is second to none. We're still working on the boot sizing and fitment, but at this point, it's dang-near spot on. I must say, that it has turned out great, and I now have my mod-red interior back along with the C6 ****!!
Please lemme know what you think!
Once I saw Patches' post I knew I wanted a C6 shifter ****, but I didn't want to give up the B&M shifter I've grown to love. So after hearing about the C6 shifter ***** being modified to fit the C5, I went and got one. After getting it in and installing it I immediately fell in love with the feel of the **** and the overall refinement vs. the 'chocky' C5 **** I took off. However, the color of the leather on the C6 **** doesn't really match the black of the C5 interior and I have a mod-red interior, so it pretty much threw off the entire color scheme.
So - I did the only thing reasonable in a situation like this - call the one and only expert in this field. Ken King glady accepted the challenge, and after shipping him the ****, he turned it around and shipped it back to me with a new 'test boot' to help him determine the fit and sizing. I've shopped with Ken on several occasions, and I must say that he has certainly outdone himself with this ****... the color match is perfect to the C5 **** and leather, and the quality of stitching and workmanship is second to none. We're still working on the boot sizing and fitment, but at this point, it's dang-near spot on. I must say, that it has turned out great, and I now have my mod-red interior back along with the C6 ****!!
Please lemme know what you think!
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04-23-2005, 08:41 PM
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That's the only thing I hate about having an automatic.... not being able to put cool shift ***** on mine...
Looks like you got it done right. Very sharp.
Mark
Looks like you got it done right. Very sharp.
Mark
04-23-2005, 09:06 PM
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St. Jude Donor '06-13,'16-'17, '19
Just for reference, here's how the stock C6 **** looks on a Hurst shifter.
The camera flash does make the color mismatch more pronounced than it really is.
Tom
The camera flash does make the color mismatch more pronounced than it really is.
Tom
04-23-2005, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Awsum98
i also have the C6 ****, how can i get the leather color changed also ??
www.vetteessentials.com. Go to the site and see more examples of his work - the quality speaks for itself.
Nice interior, lets see some pics of the rest of the car.
Thanks for the good words, MyBlueC5 and Blackbelt!
Ed - thanks especially to you, man... I really wouldn't have considered the possibility of this mod had you not made the post you did... I did set in a 6-speed C6 at the dealership and loved the shifter, but didn't really think that it could be possible to do the retro-fit of the shifter or the ****. Hats off to you, man!
04-23-2005, 09:26 PM
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Hey Robert how is everything going?
I didn't think there was anything left on your car to mod!
The shifter looks great, good pics and nice write-up.
How's the new house?
Are you guys planning on getting down to HHI this year?
Keep in touch,
Rock
I didn't think there was anything left on your car to mod!
The shifter looks great, good pics and nice write-up.
How's the new house?
Are you guys planning on getting down to HHI this year?
Keep in touch,
Rock
04-24-2005, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ROCKnROLL
Hey Robert how is everything going?
I didn't think there was anything left on your car to mod!
The shifter looks great, good pics and nice write-up.
How's the new house?
Are you guys planning on getting down to HHI this year?
Keep in touch,
Rock
I didn't think there was anything left on your car to mod!
The shifter looks great, good pics and nice write-up.
How's the new house?
Are you guys planning on getting down to HHI this year?
Keep in touch,
Rock
Hey man, good to hear from you! You know - just when I thought I was done moddin'.... poof - more stuff to do! The car just keeps getting better and better!
New house is wonderful - we're out in the country and away from the city, so I'm breathing much easier and the quality of life has improved dramatically. We just had our first baby a few weeks back (little girl) so we are caught up in that hectic scene right now.
I doubt we'll make it down this year, but next year for certain. The baby will be old enough to stay with grandparents, and Jackie and I will be needing to get away for a bit - we'll look you up for sure!! Hope you're enjoying HHI... I know I would be if I were in your situation!
Take care!
